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7 days - 6 nights
Sea and nature
Necessary
English, Italian
A fantastic tour to visit all 7 Aeolian Islands. We will get to know Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi, and Alicudi.
A wonderful holiday in the Aeolian Islands to discover wonderful places declared World Heritage by Unesco.
You will visit the Aeolian Islands to actively experience one of the most beautiful sea in Italy, together with the charm, traditions, mythology, and history of these incredible islands.
You will sail in an uncontaminated sea with enchanting landscapes and you will have the opportunity to taste Aeolian food made of genuine ingredients rich in flavors.
More information on the islands visited:
VULCANO | LIPARI | SALINA| PANAREA | STROMBOLI | FILICUDI | ALICUDI
9:00 am departure from Milazzo by hydrofoil or ship to reach the island of Vulcano
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in the center of Vulcano with rooms and breakfast. Free day for visiting the island, shopping and relaxing on the beach.
12.00 Departure from the port of Vulcano for the excursion to Panarea and Stromboli.
After our arrival, we will continue to Panarea where we will visit the bay of Cala Junco at the foot of a prehistoric village (Capo Milazzese). Then we will move to Cala Zimmari for a second swim in front of the only white sand beach of the Aeolian Islands. We will then continue towards the islets in front of Panarea to visit the mini-archipelago formed by Lisca Bianca, Lisca Nera, Basiluzzo and Spinazzola. Arrive at the Port of San Pietro. We will stop on the island. On foot, in about 45 minutes or with the typical electric taxis, it will be possible to reach the small prehistoric village of Capo Milazzese which dates back to 1400 BC. The village dominates the Bay of Cala Junco. Through a small road it is possible to go down for a swim in the crystal clear sea of Panarea. As an alternative to Capo Milazzese, about 10 minutes away is the small church of San Pietro with its breathtaking view.
In the afternoon we will leave for Stromboli. Along the way we will stop in front of Ginostra and then continue to Sciara del fuoco and Strombolicchio. In Stromboli we will make another stop on the island where you can dine, walk and take a fantastic swim in the sea.
At sunset we will return under the Sciara del Fuoco to witness the suggestive spectacle of the explosions of the Stromboli volcano from the sea.
Around 10.30 pm return to Vulcano.
Free morning to visit the island and to relax on the beach in Vulcano.
In the afternoon, we depart from the port of Vulcano for a bus tour of the island of Vulcano.
9.30 am departure from the port of Vulcano for Lipari and Salina. We will skirt the Monterosa, the Canneto bay, the White Beaches, and the Pumice Quarries. In front of the quarries in a turquoise and transparent sea, we will make our first stop for the first swim in this incredible sea.
Once again, we will be able to admire the small village of Acquacalda, while the island of Salina will appear opposite: from Capo Faro to the small village of Malfa. Shortly before arriving in Pollara, we will also see the Perciato, a natural arch over the sea. Once in Pollara, we will stop for a swim in the beautiful bay of the same name. The film “Il Postino” with Massimo Troisi was shot in this wonderful harbor.
The landscape consists of a caldera of an exploded crater half submerged below sea level. After leaving, we will head to Rinella for another stop to sunbathe on the black sand beach or for a swim in the sea. Back on board, we will skirt the lake located in the place called Lingua and then head towards Santa Marina di Salina, the most important center of the island. In Santa Marina, you can dedicate time for shopping or for a walk in the center where there are numerous bars and restaurants. After our break, we will return to Lipari. Along the way, we will visit the most beautiful caves of Lipari and take the last bath on the beach of Vinci, in front of the Faraglioni and the island of Vulcano with the majestic and imposing Gran Crater right in front of us.
Return to Vulcano scheduled for approximately 18:00.
9:30 am departure for the excursion to Vulcano.
The tour of the island will begin along Vulcanello and the Valley of the Monsters. Later we will continue towards the wonderful Faraglioni, the Grotta degli Angeli, and the Grotta del Cavallo. Then we will reach the Piscina di Venere, a natural pool with incredibly turquoise water. Later we will continue to the locality Gelso, a small almost uninhabited village with a wonderful lighthouse overlooking the coast.
During navigation and throughout the excursion, provided that the marine weather conditions allow it and always at the sole discretion of the captain of the motor ship, we will make numerous stops for a refreshing swim in the sea.
Once again, we will head for the port of Vulcano.
9.30 am departure from the port of Vulcano for the tour of Filicudi and Alicudi.
Arrived near the Faraglioni of Filicudi, we will continue towards the Grotta del Bue Marino where we will make a stop for a swim in the sea.
Then we will visit the Faraglioni: Montenassari, Giafante and above all the Canna. The latter is a very special 85m high volcanic nek.
We will then continue towards the port of Filicudi where we will make a stop to visit the prehistoric village of Capo Graziano and the village.
In the afternoon we will leave for the visit of Alicudi which is also the least populated of the entire Aeolian archipelago. Alicudi is the only island of the Aeolian Islands to have remained totally untouched by mass tourism. On this wild island you can walk along the mule track that goes back in time. During the stop it will be possible to take a bath in a completely uncontaminated sea, remaining immersed in nature.
Return to Vulcano scheduled for 6.00 pm
After breakfast, leave the rooms, you will have the whole day free to visit the island and to relax on the beach.
18.00 departure from Vulcano to Milazzo.
Arrival in Milazzo at around 7:30 pm
The departure/return times from and to the port of Milazzo may be subject to variations due to possible delays and/or corrections by the shipping companies.